1956 Bermondsey Borough election

Elections to the Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey were held in 1956.

The borough had 13 wards which returned between 3 and 5 members. Of the 13 wards 6 of the wards had all candidates elected unopposed. Labour won all the seats, the Conservatives only stood in 4 wards, the Liberal Party 1 ward and the Communist Party 1 ward.

Election result

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Bermondsey Borough Election Result 1956[1]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Labour 45 100.0
  Conservative 0 0.0
  Liberal 0 0.0
  Communist 0 0.0

References

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  1. ^ Willis, Alan; Woollard, John (2000). Twentieth Century Local Election Results Volume 2: Election Results For London Metropolitan Boroughs (1931–1962). Plymouth: Local Government Chronicle Elections Centre.
Preceded by
1953 Bermondsey Borough election
Southwark local elections Succeeded by
1959 Bermondsey Borough election